上げる – The Expression for Finishing Something

👉 上げる adds a feeling of accomplishment or completion to the verb.


📌 Basic Structure

[Subject] は [Object] を [Verb Stem] + 上げました。


  • レポートを書き上げました。✅
    Repōto o kakiagemashita. → I finished writing the report.

  • ごはんを食べ上げました。❌

    Gohan o tabeagemashita. → Incorrect!

    • Actions like eating don’t result in a finished product.

 

 

📌 Vocabulary

Type ます Form Example Sentence
Ichidan まとめます プレゼン資料をまとめ上げました
Godan 読みます 小説を読み上げました
  • プレゼン資料をまとめ上げました。📋
    Purezen shiryou o matomeagemashita.

    → I finished organizing the presentation materials.


  • 小説を読み上げました。📚
    Shousetsu o yomiagemashita.

    → I finished reading the novel.

 

 

📌 Let’s Practice!

 
Japanese Exercise

1. I finished organizing the report.

資料を
まとめる

2. I finished carrying the luggage.

荷物を
運ぶ

3. I finished delivering the speech.

意見を
申す

4. I sang the national anthem to the end.

国歌を
歌う

5. I ran up the hill completely.

丘を
走る
Japanese Exercise (6–9)

6. I finished writing the letter.

手紙を
書く

7. I finished reading the poem.

詩を
読む

8. I finished swimming across the river.

川を
泳ぐ

9. I wrapped up the painting.

絵を
仕上げる
 

 

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